British television presenter

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has presented a number of documentaries since 1998. His work includes studies of unusual and taboo subcultures, crime and the justice system, and celebrities. He also acted as a correspondent for the

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documentary series.

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

Series 1 (1998)

Series 2 (1999)

Series 3 (2000)

When Louis Met...

Series 1 (2000–2001)

Series 2 (2002)

BBC Two specials

One-off episodes

LA Stories

Dark States

Altered States

Life on the Edge

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in 2020. It follows Theroux, in his home, discussing the content and making of many of his past documentaries, including Weird Weekends, interspersed with clips and interviews with participants.

Forbidden America

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, rappers and pornographic film actors.

Louis Theroux Interviews...

Louis Theroux gets up close and personal with the UK's biggest stars in the way only he can.

My Scientology Movie

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about

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in which Theroux teams up with former senior church official

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, the film takes an unconventional approach, after the

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refused to cooperate in its making. It features actors "auditioning" for parts playing high-profile Scientologists in scenes recreating accounts from ex-members about incidents involving senior church management. Initially released on 7 October 2016 in the UK, and 3 March 2017 in the US.

KSI: In Real Life

about the life and career of musician, boxer and YouTuber

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. The documentary was released on 26 January 2023.

References

External links

Louis Theroux’s Shows and Books
on Louis Theroux's official website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Theroux, Louis documentaries Louis Theroux 2000s British television series BBC television documentaries

Lists of documentaries Lists of documentary television series episodes